Overview

• Carlos Sainz Sr, a two-time World Rally champion, has publicly confirmed he is considering running for FIA president in the December 2025 election.
• Sainz is actively gauging support across motorsport, with reports suggesting he has backing from key executives in various FIA-sanctioned categories.
• The current FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has faced criticism during his tenure for governance issues, senior staff resignations, and disputes with drivers.
• Sainz has pledged to avoid conflicts of interest by stepping back from involvement in his son Carlos Sainz Jr.'s F1 career if elected.
• The election will take place on December 12, 2025, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with no other candidates formally declared at this time.